The Imo police command says an inspector seen harassing and
slapping a driver in a viral video has been arrested.
In a statement on Wednesday, Henry Okoye, police
spokesperson in Imo, said the officer is currently under investigation.
In the viral video, the inspector was seen yelling at the
driver and dishing out slaps after removing his cap.
“Are you the only person? Do rubbish and I will beat you up. I will tell my boys to put you inside the boot,” the officer said.
“Do you know who you are joking with? How many of your
people, your relations are inspectors of police? I said shut up.”
Okoye said Mohammed Barde, commissioner of police in the
state, has condemned the action of the officer, adding that it contravened the
ethics of the force.
“The attention of Imo state police command has been drawn to
a viral video with a caption; ‘Nigeria Police can never be your friend
especially the ones in Owerri’, where a police inspector alleged to be serving
in Imo state was seen forcefully removing the cap of a young man and slapping
him severally on his face,” he said.
“The commissioner of
police, Imo state, CP Mohammed Ahmed Barde, condemns this irritating act in
totality as it highly contradicts the professional ethics and code of conduct
of the force.
“The Nigeria Police Force is a highly disciplined
organization and will never tolerate the misconduct of the officer seen in the
video.
“To this effect, the CP has mandated his monitoring team to
investigate the officer for necessary disciplinary action.
“More so, the victim is encouraged to call the PPRO Imo on
08148024755 or come to the police public relations department Owerri and make
his complaint.
“The recalcitrant
inspector has been identified, he is currently undergoing an orderly room trial
after which necessary disciplinary action will be taken against him.”
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